Key Account Manager – Automotive Starter Batteries (Americas)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial professional to lead our automotive starter battery business across the Americas. The role will be pivotal in building a regional sales network, developing distributor channels, and expanding our market presence in both North and Latin America.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute a regional sales strategy for automotive starter batteries.
• Identify, onboard, and manage distributors, wholesalers, and key accounts throughout the Americas.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion in diverse, fast‑growing markets.
• Maintain strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, and industry partners.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and competitive landscape to uncover growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with headquarters on product, pricing, and supply‑chain planning.
• Support localization and long‑term supply‑chain initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience selling automotive starter batteries (e.g., LTH, Omega, Bosch, Varta, Optima).
• Extensive network in the automotive aftermarket, distributor, or OEM channels.
• Experience covering multiple countries in the Americas is highly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a business from an early‑stage platform.
• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus).

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to build and lead a regional business in a fast‑growing global company.
• High level of autonomy with direct exposure to senior management.
• Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives.
• Long‑term career growth aligned with global expansion.